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Books-to-Be-Read

2008-05-26T17:26:00.000-07:00

I'm planning on reading Murakami books. They're quite intriguing.
And I'm also looking for Carson McCuller's The Heart is a Lonely Hunter.
There are still some Paolo Coelho books left for me to read, but not today. I don't feel like reading love stories 'coz I suck at love. lol.

Extra! Extra!

2008-05-26T17:24:00.000-07:00

Le Vampire is looking for a good read, 'coz she ran out of books-to-be-read. Suggestions anyone?

Ecstatic

2008-04-11T00:14:00.000-07:00

I'm beginning to love the book I'm reading. It excites me. Because of that book, I had to refresh on Geography and a bit of European History so that I could understand it more. Geography and History, ooh, I love the topics!

My Apologies

2008-04-03T16:25:00.000-07:00

I have been so busy lately that I forgot that a book was quietly waiting for me to read it. Finally, I got sick. I have time to spare now. Maybe I can finish the book now. And I take back what I've said last time. The book is not boring, or I'm just sick.

Question

2008-03-11T23:07:00.000-07:00

Is it just because I don't feel like reading or this book is sorta kinda boring?!

My Bob Ong Books

2007-09-12T19:01:00.000-07:00

Thanks to a colleague/friend-o-mine, I was introduced into Bob Ong's world. After reading a book of his (Stainless Longganisa-which happened to be my first Bob Ong book), I became an instant fan. As of the moment, I am close to owning all six of his books ( I have 3, half is close right?!) Anyway, his latest book(MacArthur), I found "da bomb"(hell, the ending made me cry!) I haven't read a lot of books in tagalog. I've only read Filipino books used from kinder to college, though some, I did not finish, and the 3 Bob Ong books that I have.

Dear Mr. Jose Rizal,

I am sorry that I am not much of a fan of Filipino authors. I promise to read more books especially the ones in tagalog. But not the tagalog romance novels, please no. I don't even like Mills and Boons and other books of the same genre so please do not make me read them.

Hoping for your kind consideration.
Thank you.

Respectfully yours,
YIGAE

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

2007-07-27T00:40:00.000-07:00

"Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky

Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,

Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die

One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne

In the Land of Mordor where Shadows lie.

One Ring to rile them all, One Ring to find them

One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them

In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie."

One of the best books that I have read is The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I also had to re-read some of the pages since I found some words hard to understand. I especially like the Elven language. It fascinated me. I remember a statement made by Legolas. "Natha dhaga thaya!" It meant, "they will all die!" It was good that I did not settle for merely watching the movie. The novel actually had more to offer. If you found the movie superb, wait 'til you read the books.

A Tribute To My Favorite Vampire

2007-06-29T22:53:00.001-07:00

"God kills indiscriminantly, and so shall we. For no creature under God are as we, none so like him, as ourselves."
-Lestat
This is my favorite vampire, Lestat. Good thing that Tom Cruise gave justice to his character! And for the dimwits who doesn't know who he is, check out An Interview With A Vampire
Lestat de Lioncourt is the most popular vampire in the history of the creature. Even in the novels, he is popular. Among vampires, and mortals. Lestat is a creature like no other. Cocky, arrogant, beautiful, sincere, and evil. He kills no innocent, yet steals from whomever he chooses. He is rich beyond our wildest dreams, and he flaunts it all over the world. For enjoyment, and protection. An evil vampire who feels nothing while taking a life, yet weeps for the company of another vampire, that is Lestat. After Louis is turned by the Dark Gift, Lestat does whatever he can to bind them together, even creating the child vampire Claudia. After he is burned to near death by his two proteges, Lestat buries himself in the earth underneath his French home. And he awakened, he joined a band called Satan's Night Out, and took a concert tour. He didn't really want to sing, His goal is to get all the other vampires to come to him. He tells his story of his mortal life, and how he became a vampire. He he earned the name "Wolfkiller", and how a vagabond vampire named Magnus, forced him against his will into the Dark Gift. How he made his mother and friend into vampires, and created the Theatre of the Vampires. How he destroyed the underground coven, led by Armand, and they started a love-to-hate-you relationship with each other. He eventually meets Armand's maker, Marius, who tells his story, and explains about Those Who Must Be Kept. Lestat drinks the blood of the eldest vampire, Akasha, and becomes very powerful.
General Stats on Lestat:
Full name: Lestat de Lioncourt
Height: 6'0" Weight: 70kg
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Blonde
Date of Birth: 1760ad
Date of Creation: 1779ad
Fledglings: Louis, Gabrielle, Claudia, Nicholas, David.
Maker: Magnus

"Drink from me...and live forever..." That is what he said to Louis to convince him to accept the Dark Gift